Welcome to Just a Minute!

Welcome to Just a Minute!
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Publisher : Canongate Books
Total Pages : 328
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ISBN-10 : 9781782112488
ISBN-13 : 1782112480
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Welcome to Just a Minute! by : Nicholas Parsons

'A joyous compendium of facts, fun and stories. This hilarious and informative guide is destined to become the companion to radio's most enduring panel game' PAUL MERTON In this first ever official companion, chairman Nicholas Parsons tells the fascinating story of the much-loved panel game and Graham Norton, Sue Perkins, Jenny Eclair and Gyles Brandreth share their memories of the show. Over the decades, the greats of British comedy have entertained Just a Minute listeners with performances that have come to define our comic heritage - from Kenneth Williams' outrageously funny 'battles' with Sheila Hancock, Clement Freud's acerbic wit and Derek Nimmo's tall tales to Paul Merton's imaginative flights of fancy, Julian Clary's flagrant innuendos and Pam Ayres' poetic humour. Welcome to Just a Minute! is an entertaining journey through British comedy history and a master class in comic timing, verbal dexterity and sharp one-liners.

A History of Britain in Just a Minute

A History of Britain in Just a Minute
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Publisher : Random House
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9781473533110
ISBN-13 : 1473533112
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Britain in Just a Minute by : Gyles Brandreth

The story of us - without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Join national treasure and Just a Minute regular Gyles Brandreth on a hilariously addictive romp through British history. This isn't just another history book - there's a catch! From Stonehenge and Boudicca to Megxit and Brexit, each topic is written in 60-second installments, without hesitation, repetition, or deviation. A History of Britain in Just a Minute celebrates key moments, people and places from our past: kings and queens, heroes and villains, triumphs and disasters, inventions and events, battles and bonnets, art, science, literature, entertainment, sport, gossip, and more. Some entries are uninterrupted minutes, while others feature challenges for repetition and even, er...hesitation. You'll even find other Just a Minute panellists occasionally grabbing the pen to regale us with their witty takes on history. You've never heard the history of Britain told quite like this. You'll enjoy every uproarious minute of it.

The First 20 Hours

The First 20 Hours
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781101623046
ISBN-13 : 1101623047
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis The First 20 Hours by : Josh Kaufman

Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of prac­ticing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct com­plex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By complet­ing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the meth­ods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard key­board, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the sim­ple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Fig­ure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcompo­nents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accu­rate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chain­saws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.

The Pennsylvania School Journal

The Pennsylvania School Journal
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1164
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ISBN-10 : CHI:096957504
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pennsylvania School Journal by : Thomas Henry Burrowes

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 88
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000045427725
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Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Human Resources

All Angels Welcome Here

All Angels Welcome Here
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Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9781622128280
ISBN-13 : 1622128281
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis All Angels Welcome Here by : Linda Copeland Annis

Successful and content in every way describes the 1950s world of Brad and Lydia Westbrook. Until their firstborn child died in his sleep at only three days old, the description fits. Their ensuing darkness seems impenetrable. Enter Gus: blond, intense brown eyes, a constantly wagging tail, and in need of a good home. Laughter returns slowly and grows with each addition to the family, coming from a variety of God's creatures in need of care. Animal antics cause the shadows to diminish, and become the unlikely catalyst for stability and happiness to once again become commonplace. The journey to complete restoration of faith is not concluded until the Westbrook home welcomes a tiny infant, an ill-tempered mother-in-law, a struggling family, and a young woman burdened with a terrible secret. All seek comfort here. More surprises - some would say miracles - await the family, now tested and thoroughly ready to meet whatever comes along. All Angels Welcome Here is a story you will never forget.

Mind, Consciousness, and Well-Being (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)

Mind, Consciousness, and Well-Being (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 405
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ISBN-10 : 9780393713329
ISBN-13 : 0393713326
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Mind, Consciousness, and Well-Being (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) by : Daniel J. Siegel

Scientists, clinicians, and mindfulness teachers discuss training the mind to bring more health and resiliency to our lives. In this book, Daniel J. Siegel and Marion F. Solomon have gathered leading writers to discuss such topics as: attention, resilience, and mindfulness; neuroplasticity—how the brain changes its function and structure in response to experience; “loving awareness” as the foundation for mindful living; how mindfulness training can help build empathy and compassion in clinicians; self-compassion; addictions; using breath practice to cultivate well-being; tools for clients who feel disconnected; “therapeutic presence”—how we show up for our clients, how we embody being aware and receptive. The latest entry in the acclaimed Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, this book brings fresh voices to the all-important topics of meditation, mental training, and consciousness. Mind, Consciousness, and Well-Being offers a unique window into the science and art of taking our understanding of the mind and consciousness and applying it to cultivating well-being in our personal lives and our professional work. Contributors include Pat Ogden, Shauna Shapiro, Bonnie Goldstein, Trudy Goodman Kornfield, Jack Kornfield, Kristin Neff, Judson Brewer, Gary Small, Amishi Jha, and more.

Devotions for a Sensational Life

Devotions for a Sensational Life
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-10 : 9781418569792
ISBN-13 : 1418569798
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Devotions for a Sensational Life by : Women of Faith,

Too many of us live lives characterized by boredom or even hopelessness. But God has given us everything we need to experience the abundant life He has planned for each of us. His love is boundless; His grace is extravagant; and His joy is outrageous. Because of this, we can experience a life that is sensational-regardless of our circumstances. This newest devotional in the line of best-selling Women of Faith devotion series features writers such as: Sheila Walsh Thelma Wells Barbara Johnson Becky Tirabassi Joni Eareckson Tada Liz Curtis Higgs And more. Devotions for a Sensational Life...providing the grace and strength not only to survive life, but to live it to the fullest!

Superconducting Super Collider

Superconducting Super Collider
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1090
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015016926860
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (60 Downloads)

Synopsis Superconducting Super Collider by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

The Unseen Morning of Tomorrow

The Unseen Morning of Tomorrow
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Publisher : BooksClub
Total Pages : 186
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis The Unseen Morning of Tomorrow by : Namrota Paul

he Unseen Morning Of Tomorrow is an anthology of Quotes, Poems, Short Stories in English, Hindi and Bengali written by talented and budding writers all over India. It also contains the artistic works of the amateur artists. This anthology is an amalgamation of human behaviour and nature's unseen beauty. The Unseen Morning Of Tomorrow is compiled by Miss Namrota Paul and presented by Miss Danica Rayen. Read it and get to feel the beauty of God's every creation.